by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, geology students borrow a median amount of $22,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at James Madison University.
Of the 34 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from JMU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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